Moving to India from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to India? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
IN
15.4

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though India leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
IN
7.3

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
IN
2.2t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though India leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
IN
66.5%

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than India across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
IN
$9,200

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
IN
30.3

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though India leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Delhi
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Saint John's Delhi
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.
India passport

India passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from India?

Connectivity is usually fine (India: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is India safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though India leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in India compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What's the weather like in India compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG IN
Population 100,335 1,389,637,446
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages English English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1268 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112